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High Rise

her knowing gaze, no school book to hide my excitement


For JCB Burl’s “My most unforgettable moment in High School” Monoku Poetry Contest.

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Brian Sambourne

June 21, 2021 at 10:01 PM

Hilarious! This Monoku is a winner in originality. Youthful vigor celebrated beautifully. So well done, Richard. Best regards, Brian

Paghunda Zahid

May 4, 2021 at 7:05 PM

Haha the memory is still there... Cool. Let it bring smile on your face forever... This will make your heart young too.. Lol

Timothy Hicks

April 11, 2021 at 8:06 AM

Oh wow. This one just kind of hits you. I can see all those butterflies-in-stomach, blushing cheeks, and innuendo ..... but perhaps most intriguing of all ... the mystery! A poignant little poem, Rick. VERY nice.

Kai Michael Neumann

March 13, 2021 at 4:22 AM

That is very funny. I can relate ...

Richard Lamoureux

March 13, 2021 at 6:38 AM

;0)

Sara Kendrick

March 2, 2021 at 8:03 AM

Whoa!! A little risque'. Thanks for dropping by. Sara

Anisha Dutta

November 15, 2020 at 7:44 PM

GREAT. Thanks for your visit to my page after a .long time. Best Wishes.

Sara Kendrick

November 15, 2020 at 8:32 AM

Wow~~ good one reads like a winner to me. Thanks for stopping by my page. Sara

Jennifer Proxenos

November 13, 2020 at 7:23 AM

Ooh la la, no book what a catastrophe, or was it Rick! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Richard Lamoureux

November 13, 2020 at 7:47 AM

Ha ha, I’m not telling.

Eileen Manassian

November 3, 2020 at 7:59 AM

Oh!!!! Hmmmmm! Interesting one. I've been away too long! How are you?

Alexis Y.

October 22, 2020 at 6:27 AM

Hi Richard, You described the moment in a few words. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Angela Crabtree

October 13, 2020 at 4:36 PM

Straight to the point. Love it! :) ~Angie

Richard Lamoureux

October 13, 2020 at 5:28 PM

:0)

James Edward Lee Sr.

October 10, 2020 at 2:20 PM

Excellent and elegant WRITE ON!! Short Neat and Sweet JAMES

Harry Horsman

September 23, 2020 at 10:00 PM

So your eyes gave you away, love the poem Richard, says so much..

Richard Lamoureux

September 27, 2020 at 6:34 AM

;0)

Brenda Chiri

September 22, 2020 at 6:47 AM

Lol I love this Rick!:)

Richard Lamoureux

September 22, 2020 at 7:50 AM

Thanks Brenda.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

September 15, 2020 at 6:23 AM

Sweet and succinct! ~xomo

Richard Lamoureux

September 22, 2020 at 7:53 AM

Thanks Maureen. ;0)

Andrea Dietrich

September 10, 2020 at 4:00 PM

hahaha. THAT is GREAT innuendo!! Congrats. probably best one I have read.

Richard Lamoureux

September 11, 2020 at 6:08 AM

Thanks Andrea. ;0)

Eileen Manassian

September 10, 2020 at 1:43 PM

Oh my!!! Worded so well! ;) Congrats

Richard Lamoureux

September 11, 2020 at 6:09 AM

One of the universal challenges of being a teenage boy. Hugs Rick.

Nette Onclaud

September 10, 2020 at 1:20 PM

awwwh, this is a charming write, rich... big congrats on your win..huggs

Richard Lamoureux

September 11, 2020 at 6:10 AM

Thanks dear Nette.

Sigrid Ermine

September 10, 2020 at 5:41 AM

... Oh, now I know why high school boys tend to wear their ties untidily low....

Richard Lamoureux

September 11, 2020 at 6:11 AM

Maybe those low pants as well??

Paula Goldsmith

September 9, 2020 at 2:36 PM

Congratulations on your win. A few words with much said. You are a good writer. Enjoy your day...................

Richard Lamoureux

September 11, 2020 at 6:13 AM

You are kind Beth.

Janice Canerdy

September 9, 2020 at 1:55 PM

Oh, my! CONGRATS, Richard. Janice

Richard Lamoureux

September 11, 2020 at 6:12 AM

Thanks Janice. ;0)

Howard Kerr

September 9, 2020 at 12:14 PM

Congratulations on this intriguing Monoku and your placement. Howard

Eve Roper

September 9, 2020 at 11:33 AM

Good one, Richard, :) . Congratulations on your first-place win.

Gary Smith

September 9, 2020 at 11:07 AM

Congrats Richard, oh so true! Lol.

Gershon Wolf

September 9, 2020 at 10:40 AM

Ah, I can sure picture this, Richard. Congrats. ~ Blushing Away, Gershon

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